Investors should not 'hold out hope' for zero fund fees in Europe

Transparency issues with no-fee structures

Tom Eckett
clock • 5 min read

Industry commentators have warned there are a number of transparency issues with no-fee structures following the launch of the first zero expense ratio index funds by Fidelity Investments in the US, adding it is unlikely this model will be replicated in Europe in the near future.

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